
About this episode
Dive into the world of #NutritionalPsychiatry with Dr. Uma Naidoo in our latest episode, where we discuss the transformative power of #HealthyEating on #MentalHealth. Discover how #BrainFood influences mood and mental well-being, guided by insights from the acclaimed #UmaNaidoo, a pioneer in both #Psychiatry and #Nutrition. Learn about the role of diet in managing #Depression and #Anxiety, and how to use food to boost your #MoodBoost. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the science of #Neurotransmitters, #HarvardHealth, and the innovative field of #CulinaryMedicine. Join us on this #WellnessJourney, where we explore #FoodAsMedicine and its profound impact on mental health.
In this episode, Uma and I discuss:
1. Nutritional psychiatry
2. How depression is related to nutrition
3. Importance of diet
4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
5. Calm your mind with food - book by Uma naidoo
6. How serotonin is related to depression
7. Nutrition and Hormones
1:02 Introduction
3:37 What is Nutritional psychiatry?
4:21 How depression is related to nutrition
8:20 90% of our serotonin resides in the gut?
10:01 Can we Improve patients just through diet alone?
15:00 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
21:44 Calm your mind with food - book by Uma naidoo
26:45 Executive functions
28:53 You're not getting enough serotonin?
38:00 Uma’s research on Nutrition and Hormones
43:51 Ending
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